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Balancing Power: How India’s Strategic Autonomy Shapes Growth, Security, and Global Influence
India's strategic autonomy remains a vital asset, enabling flexibility and resilience in a multipolar world.
13 min read →Skill Development in India: Are We Preparing for Future Jobs?
India is on the cusp of becoming a global workforce hub, but its 65% youth population lacks the skills needed for future jobs.
7 min read →India’s Population Dividend: Opportunity or Demographic Burden?
India has over 1.4 billion people, but its population could be a 'demographic burden' if it doesn't manage education, employment, healthcare.
8 min read →The Fallout of 50% Tariffs: India-U.S. Tensions Escalate
India has responded with countermeasures, raising concerns about supply chains, investor sentiment, and even broader diplomatic ties.
7 min read →India’s AI Leap with Massive GPU Expansion
India is now a major player in the global GPU market, thanks to a massive expansion of its GPU capabilities.
7 min read →Afghanistan Taliban 2 0 and India's Strategic Dilemma
The Taliban 2.0, with its adapted tactics and diplomatic engagements, presents a complex puzzle for India to navigate.
14 min read →India’s Strategic Dilemma: Non-Aligned in a Divided World?
India's non-aligned foreign policy is under stress as it navigates a multipolar world with rising US-China tensions and global ambitions.
7 min read →Cut Policy in Indian Budget
India's government spending could be slashed by up to 20% with a single Cut Motion, a powerful tool used by opposition to limit budget.
6 min read →Geographical Indications
A Geographical Indication can only be granted to a product that is primarily produced in a specific region, such as Darjeeling tea or Kashmiri saffron.
5 min read →Nanotechnology Sector in India
India's nanotechnology sector is purifying a village's entire supply with a single gram of its revolutionary water filter.
18 min read →Food Fortification
Millions of Indian children received a daily vitamin A top-up without changing how they ate.
14 min read →Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporations can now affect global climate outcomes, making responsible business conduct a core part of long-term competitiveness.
3 min read →ECONOMIC REFORMS: LPG POLICY Indian Economic Development
India's foreign exchange reserves plummeted to unsustainable levels in 1991, sparking a crisis that led to the introduction of landmark economic reforms.
17 min read →Research and Development
India has a dedicated department to regulate its R D industry, but what exactly does that entail?
6 min read →Minimum Wages for Labour
79% of workers are employed in small establishments, yet they still need guaranteed minimum wages to survive.
7 min read →Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy Skin Disease is a viral illness that causes large, firm nodules on cattle's skin, fever, and reduced milk production.
14 min read →Jute Industry in India
India's jute industry is a $10 billion sector, with 1.5 million farmers growing the crop.
12 min read →Zero Budget Natural Farming
Millions of Indian farmers are ditching loans and chemicals with Zero Budget Natural Farming.
14 min read →Production Linked Incentive Scheme
India's Production Linked Incentive Scheme aims to boost manufacturing output by 50% in 3 years, with private investment and research encouraged.
5 min read →River Water Interlinking
India's audacious plan to turn its patchwork of watersheds into a single connected system, moving water from abundant to scarce areas.
15 min read →Mining Industry
Mining is an ancient practice that extracts valuable minerals, metals, and geological materials from the Earth's crust to power modern civilization.
13 min read →Cotton Textile Industry
Cotton textile production can now process up to 15 bales of cotton per hour, a staggering increase from the single pound per day achievable by hand in
3 min read →Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act Frbm
India's Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act Frbm sets a debt ceiling, ensuring future generations aren't burdened by excessive government
13 min read →Modernization of Agriculture
Modern agriculture is no longer just about making fields bigger; it is about making every unit of land, water, time.
4 min read →Blue Revolution
India aims to produce 10 billion plates of fish by 2050 through its Blue Revolution, a sustainable aquaculture industry that's transforming the way we
13 min read →Sagarmala
India's maritime logistics costs are set to plummet under the Sagarmala Programme, aiming to transform the country's ports and shipping industry.
15 min read →National Infrastructure Pipeline
India's National Infrastructure Pipeline aims to fix its crumbling infrastructure with a ₹111 lakh crore investment by 2025, aiming to boost growth.
14 min read →Financial Committees
Financial Committees act like watchful guardians who ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely, transparently, and for the intended purpose.
12 min read →Interlinking River Projects
India's National Water Development Agency proposes to interlink rivers to divert floodwaters to drought-prone areas, ensuring water security for all.
14 min read →Feminization of Agriculture
Women are increasingly taking on more roles in agriculture, leading to a phenomenon known as the feminization of agriculture.
12 min read →Agricultural Infrastructure in India
India's agricultural infrastructure is crumbling, with 30% of milk and 50% of crops spoiling due to lack of chilling units and storage facilities.
13 min read →Poverty in India - An Overview
Over 295 million Indians live in poverty, a staggering 22% of the population, with many unable to afford basic needs.
8 min read →Planning Nehruvian Idea vs Aatmanirbhar Bharat
India imported wheat from the US under PL 480, a costly and unsustainable solution, until 1965, when it became self-sufficient in food production.
14 min read →Irrigation in India
Millions of Indian farmers rely on irrigation to grow crops, as nearly 60% of farming depends on the monsoon, which can be unpredictable.
13 min read →National Development Council
The National Development Council brings together key stakeholders to discuss and decide on major development decisions.
12 min read →The Planning Commission
India's Planning Commission was set up in 1950 as a non-statutory body to assess and plan the country's resources, led by the Prime Minister.
4 min read →Smart Cities in India
By 2050, over 400m Indians will live in cities, but what makes a Smart City truly smart?
17 min read →Finance Commission of India
India's Finance Commission must recommend 50% of central taxes to states by 2025, a first for any country.
4 min read →Schemes and Policies for Physically Challenged
India's Accessible India Campaign aims to fix the environment, not individuals, by mandating accessible infrastructure and inclusive policies for people
13 min read →Poverty Alleviation Programmes
One of the main goals of the development planning process has been to eliminate poverty. The majority of the rural poor are agricultural wage earners, small and marginal farmers, and casual workers engaged in…
19 min read →Special Economic Zones Sezs in India
India's first modern SEZs were set up in the early 2000s, offering a break on taxes and customs duties to attract investment and boost exports.
11 min read →Demographic Dividend One Young India
India's 300m-strong youth bulge could be a 'rocket fuel' for growth, but it's a ticking clock – will we harness it?
19 min read →The Indian Innovation Ecosystem : Myth or Reality?
India has a thriving innovation ecosystem, with universities playing a critical role in developing human resources and generating new ideas.
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